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Do not reduces yourselves to mere political cadre, Priests told

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Do not reduces yourselves to mere political cadre, Priests told

Do not become cadres, priests urged

Mansa Diocese Catholic Bishop Patrick Chisanga has appealed to Priests in his Diocese not to reduce themselves to mere political cadres as the country goes to the polls on August 12, 2021.

Bishop Chisanga explained that he expects his Priest in his Diocese to be above board and desist from involving themselves in Politics.

Speaking during Mass for the Priests in Mansa Diocese today, Bishop Chisanga indicated that priests should always ensure that they offer counsel and guidance to all politicians in the country.

The Bishop pointed out that Priests are supposed to embrace everyone who comes to them regardless of that person’s political affiliation.

“If you have to point out something which is not going on well, just do that without fear or favour as that is what is expected from you and not to start taking sides,” he said.

Bishop Chisanga observed that Priests should promote peace and unity in the country before, during and after the elections which is in line with the Diocese’s theme for this year, ‘Diocesan Jubilee Year of Mission for Peace.’

And the Bishop has also cautioned politicians in the country against the habit of giving handouts to the church so that they can be seen.

Bishop Chisanga noted that politicians should not be using the church as a campaign place where they want to be giving gifts for political mileage.

“The Bible clearly explains how people are supposed to give their offering and gifts to the church and the God who sees in secret will reward them,” he said.

The Bishop disclosed that the church is open to everyone but to those who come should not reduce the church into a political playing ground.

Bishop Chisanga has since urged Zambians to remain peaceful and to continue seeking the face of God in all that they do.

Chinese quarry mine shut in Chilanga

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Chinese quarry mine shut in Chilanga

The Chilanga District Task Force (DTF) has shut down the operations of Tianyu Mining Zambia Limited for failing to comply with set regulations by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) on air pollution.

DTF Chairperson Richard Ndazye who expressed disappointment with the management of Tianyu Mining Company said such behaviour of constantly polluting the air with dust at the expense of local people will not be tolerated.

He said the company was supposed to engage the residents at Arduin farms and surrounding areas on the best possible way of ensuring that the dust arising from heavy duty vehicles is controlled.

“If you as accompany do nothing on the air pollution happening in the area the cost of living for the people here will go up as they will keep going to the clinic to get medication for coughs owing to the dust caused by the heavy duty vehicles operating in the quarry and those coming to conduct business at the place.

If left unchecked serious illnesses such as silicosis will arise ,So you were supposed to engage the community on the best possible way of dealing with the matter unlike what is transpiring currently,’’ he said.

The DFT Team conducted a tour of the Mapepe-Shimabala road and mining quarry to appreciate the challenges raised by concerned residents of Arduin Farms within Chilanga district.

Mr. Ndazye, who is also Chilanga District Commissioner (DC), said he would engage the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) on the matter.

Arduin Farms Resident Anastasia Sikwese said her family has constant coughs because of the air being constantly pullulated as the road is not tarred neither does the company make initiatives of spraying water on the dust road to reduce the air pollution.

Tianyu Mining Zambia Limited Manager who withheld his names refused to cooperate and opted to drive away pretending to be busy.

But an expatriate employee named Kevin Shong who remained at the Company was at pains to explain to the DTF what measures the company has been putting in place to stop the air pollution.

Shong said he could not give details because the top management is on holiday in China and have failed come back Zambia as a result of strict COVID -19 regulations.

However, according to a letter received at the DC’s office from Tianyu Mining Zambia Limited the company has promised to be pouring water on the road three times daily.

The letters indicates that watering method will be upheld until management returns back from holiday at which time the company will adopt another more effective method of reducing the emission of dust into the air.

Jonas Chanda tumbles in Bwana Mkubwa primaries as Bowman gets a clean sweep in Kabushi

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Jonas Chanda tumbles in Bwana Mkubwa primaries as Bowman gets a clean sweep in Kabushi

Health Minister Jonas Chanda was on Tuesday left sweating after he miserably lost the vote in the race to be re-adopted to stand as Bwana Mkubwa Member of Parliament on the PF ticket.

According to the score sheet obtained from the Constituency Executive Commitee, Dr Chanda lost the vote to his main rival Warren Chisha Mwambazi after the incumbent only managed to get four votes out to the 20 available.

This saw Dr Chanda go into a frenzy and confiscated the score sheet and forced the Acting Constituency Chairman a Mr. Chitalima to go into hiding in an attempt to disrupt the process and nullify the vote.

It is believed that Dr Chanda wants to manipulate the final outcome of the vote which is expected to be communicated to the District Commitee on Wednesday for onward transmission to the Provincial Committee and later to the National Secretariat.

By close of business on Tuesday, the whereabouts of Mr Chitalima and Secretary Justo Bwalya, Chairlady Evelyn Tembo and Youth Treasurer Chibukisho Bwalya remained unknown.

But Dr Chanda says he was forced to step in and intervene because the vote was irregular.

He has accused his main rival Warren Chisha Mwambazi of bribing the entire Constituency Executive Commitee into voting for him.

Dr Chanda has alleged that Mr. Mwambazi gave out K10,000 each to 12 members of the Constituency Executive and also paid for their accommadation at Fatmols Lodge in Ndola for him to be favoured for adoption.

“As PF Provincial Vice Chairman, as well as serving Member of Parliament for Bwana Mkubwa Constituency and Minister of Health, I’m aware that such corrupt behavior is contrary to regulations for the Party’s adoption process, I submit,” Dr. Chanda said.

Dr Chanda wants the District Executive Commitee to nullify the outcome of the Constituency vote and block the interviews for all aspiring candidates in Bwana Mkubwa set for Wednesday from taking place.

According to new adoption guidelines in the PF, candidates will be picked strictly by the lower structures by way of recommendation which will be communicated to superior organs of the party.

Meanwhile in Kabushi, incumbent Member of Parliament Bowman Lusambo comfortably won the primary election beating his challengers Edward Ndalama and Tony Mwape.

Mr Lusambo who is also Lusaka Province Minister got 20 votes with Mr Ndalama and Mr Mwape both receiving zero votes.

The PF is expected to announce the final list of adopted candidates on 17th of May in readiness for the August 12th polls.

CEEC hailed for investing in poverty alleviations projects – Chilangwa

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CEEC hailed for investing in poverty alleviations projects – Chilangwa

Luapula Province Minister Chilangwa has hailed the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) for investing in projects that are lifting people out of poverty in Luapula Province.

Mr. Chilangwa says Luapula Province has been a key beneficiary of various CEEC financing schemes.

ZANIS reports that the Minister was speaking when CEEC Director General Likando Mukumbuta paid a courtesy call on him in MANSA.

Mr. Chilangwa cited the construction of the first ever industrial yard in Mansa’s Luka Kapasha area, the financing of Kumil Energy, a sugar project in Mwansabombwe District, loan facilities granted to private persons among others as some of the CEEC projects.

He described the projects as life-changing that have gone a long way in alleviating poverty through job creation.

Mr. Chilangwa commended CEEC for partnering with Tatwakakulabe, a Mansa firm in establishing the Mansa Starch Processing Company.

And Mr. Mukumbuta has disclosed that CEEC has partnered with Tatwakakulabe Construction Company to come up with the Mansa Starch Processing Company in its quest to help build local businesses.

Mr. Mukumbuta explains that under the agreement CEEC as equity is injecting K6 Million into the company.

The Director General said so far CEEC has financed the acquisition of a processing plant, an office block and a cassava bulking centre in Mansa’s Bahati Constituency.

Mr. Mukumbuta said the financing has also included the recruitment of the cassava out-grower farmers.

He said CEEC is no longer providing loan facilities to the company because the commission is committed to investing an indigenous Zambian company.

Meanwhile, Luapula Permanent Secretary Charles Mushota has reiterated the Provincial Administration’s resolve to transform cassava into a cash crop.

Mr. Mushota noted that government has demonstrated commitment to attracting more investors in the cassava value chain in the Province.

Media urged to provide correct information

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Media urged to provide correct information

Government says the media and other stakeholders that provide information especially online media have a huge responsibility to ensure that members of the public receive correct and useful information.

Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Veronica Mwiche says Government’s development efforts are under threat from a growing trend of misinformation.

“Some people and other sources of information that do not mean well for this country generate and publish false information aimed at misleading and in the process impact negatively on the country’s development programmes,” she said.

Speaking as guest in a speech read on her behalf by assistant secretary Royd Tembo during the Multi-Stakeholders Orientation and Engagement Meeting on Fighting Misinformation and Promoting Democracy in Zambia held at Crossroads Lodge in Chipata, Ms.Mwiche said wrong Information will affect how people respond to the COVID-19 threat anvhow they can participate in the country’s democratic process.

“It is for this reason that Government welcomes the every effort by development partners aimed at curbing the vice of misinformation and its impact on development.

“This meeting has come at the right time when the country is facing various issues that have a bearing on the development of the country among them the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming general elections,” she said.

The meeting has been organized by Bloggers of Zambia and Panos Institute Southern Africa.

Ms. Mwiche said people need to have the right to information to understand the pandemic and make informed decisions.

“People need correct information to effectively participate in the fourth tripartite elections and improve the country’s democracy,” she said.

Earlier, Bloggers of Zambia Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Richard Mulonga said the main objective of the meeting was to sensitive stakeholders on the negatives of misinformation and how it affects journalism as a profession the promotion of democracy in Zambia.

Mr. Mulonga said there is a trend of misinformation especially by online media that is done by people that have not undergone any media training.

Chibaye Health Centre commissioned

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Chibaye Health Centre commissioned

Northern Province Minister, Chungu Bwalya has applauded President Edgar Lungu for his commitment towards improving health care delivery in the country.

Mr Bwalya who is also Lupososhi Member of Parliament said people in the district, are happy with the strides that President Lungu’s administration has made to improve their lives through construction of health centres.

He said government has delivered a number of health centers in Lupososhi, adding that this is a great stride in achieving universal access to health.

“Government in its developmental agenda acknowledges the importance of universal health coverage to Zambians and that is why, it has embarked on a robust construction of health facilities across the country,” he said.

ZANIS reports that Mr Bwalya said this when he commissioned Chibaye Health Post in Lupososhi District.

He stated that the construction of the health post is an indication of government’s vision of taking health services closer to the people.

Mr Bwalya further advised the people of Chibaye to coordinate and support health workers for them to discharge their duties effectively.

Meanwhile, Lupososhi District Health Director, Kelvin Mulemwa said the construction of the health post will enable the community in Chibaye to access health services.

“Despite inadequate staffing, my office has made strides and managed to assign health workers to Chibaye health post. This will reduce the distance patients used to cover to go to Katuta, Lukolongo or health facilities under Luapula Province to access services,” he said.

Dr. Mulemwa stated that the district now has 13 health facilities which are fully operational stating that this will reduce morbidity, maternal mortality and infant mortality as primary health care has been brought closer to the people.

“For sustainable development to continue, the strengthening of the health sector is paramount,” he noted.

Earlier, Sub Chief Chibaye said the health post has come as a relief as his subjects used to walk 50 kilometers to access health services in facilities under Luapula Province.

Mwepu Demands Character as Thursday Fever Looms

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Chipolopolo midfielder Enock Mwepu says the anticipation surrounding Thursday’s decisive date against Algeria very unavoidable.

Zambia hosts the defending AFCON champions in a must-win Group H qualifier at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.

“Of course we all know that this is the game everybody is looking forward to,” Mwepu said.

“This is the game that has everything; if we win this game, then we have a chance of course to pull-out everything the last game.”

Zambia head into their penultimate Group H qualifier with 3 points, one point behind Botswana while second placed Zimbabwe, who they visit in their last match on March 29, have 5 points.

Algeria leads on 10 points and has qualified with a game in hand.

Defeat for Zambia will see them fail to qualify to the AFCON for a third successive AFCON.

“All we need is for everybody to show character, everybody to be aggressive and everybody to know that this is all we have,” Mwepu said.

“If we lose this game, then there is nothing for us, it is done.”

Gwembe youth cooperatives empowered

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Gwembe youth cooperatives empowered

Patriotic Front Member of the Central Committee Syacheye Madyenkuku (middle) introduces Choma central Constituency party secretary Joel Kamoko to the residents (not in picture) of Sikalongo ward while constituency chairperson Timothy Siakaziba looks on
Patriotic Front Member of the Central Committee Syacheye Madyenkuku (middle) introduces Choma central Constituency party secretary Joel Kamoko to the residents (not in picture) of Sikalongo ward while constituency chairperson Timothy Siakaziba looks on
Gwembe District Commissioner (DC), and Timothy Siakaziba says government has disbursed over K150, 000 under the Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development Project (ZAEDP) to youth cooperatives in the area.

ZANIS reports that Mr Siakaziba says the project being supported by the Citizen’s Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) will benefit 40 youth cooperatives involved in aquaculture.

The fish farmers have also received the first batch of 250,000 fingerlings and 583 bags of feed.

Mr Siakaziba said the fingerlings will help boost fish production in the district.

He noted that fish farming has potential to contribute to food security, improve nutrition, job creation and reduce poverty at household and district level.

Mr Siakaziba has praised the Chipepo Youth Cooperative in Chief Chipepo’s area that has continued to record positive strides in fish production.

Ntindi Primary receives buildings materials

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Ntindi Primary receives buildings materials

Nakonde Member of Parliament, Yizukanji Siwanzi has donated building materials for an ablution block at Ntindi Primary School.

Mr Siwanzi has donated cement, sand and bricks valued at K10, 000 for the completion of an ablution block which is currently at window level.

The area MP said he wants to ensure that education infrastructure in the district is developed.

“In my quest to improve the education sector, in our district through Constituency Development Funds (CDF), we have been allocating funds every year to assist various schools in the district in infrastructure development,” he said.

He stated that classroom blocks and a science laboratory have since been constructed at Uzinji Primary School and Ntatumbila Secondary School respectively, to uplift the standard of the institutions.

And Nakonde District Education Board Secretary (DEBS), Hastings Kayira has urged the teachers and pupils at Ntindi Primary School to take care of the donated materials.

”Ntindi Primary School has 1,312 boys and 1,339 girls giving us a total of 2,751 pupils. At the moment boys have seven pit latrines and girls also have seven. According to the ministry, one pit is supposed to carter for 25 learners. So, as you can see these pupils lack toilet facilities,” he noted.

Meanwhile, a senior teacher, Gerald Mukwasa, thanked the MP for the gesture.

Mr Mukwasa also appealed to government to employ more teachers at the school as there was currently a shortfall.

“We are grateful to the area Member of Parliament for the donation, that will greatly benefit the pupils at this school,” said Mr Mukwasa.

Zambia Completes Ratification of AU Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection

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Zambia Completes Ratification of AU Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection

Zambia has completed the ratification process of the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection.

Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, His Excellency Emmanuel Mwamba deposited the instrument of accession to the African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat.

Mr. Mwamba said while Zambia was committed to fundamental freedoms and people’s rights, it had acceded to the Convention to help establish a legal framework for cybersecurity and personal data protection in Zambia and Africa.

He said Zambia supported the broad terms of the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Data Protection intended to regulate the information society and to help strengthen legislation on information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Africa.

He said the Convention, adopted by the 23rd Assembly of Heads of State and Government Summit held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, in 2014, will help Africa prepare for cybersecurity for evolving technologies.

And Zambia has also ratified and deposited the instruments creating the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).

Mr. Mwamba said SAATM was a flagship project of the African Union, Agenda 2063.

He said the initiative intends to create a single unified air transport market in Africa, and help liberalise the civil aviation in Africa. He said SAATM will also act as an impetus to the Continent’s economic integration agenda.

He said with the launch of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area( AfCFTA) in 2021, a unified air transport becomes imperative for the free movement of goods and services in Africa.

The SAATM Declaration was adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in 2015 and was formally established and launched on the 29 January 2018.

Zambia will hold transparent, fair and credible elections, President Lungu assures Diplomats

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Zambia will hold transparent, fair and credible elections, President Lungu assures Diplomats

President Edgar Lungu has assured diplomats accredited to Zambia that the country will hold transparent, fair and credible elections in line with the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia.

President Lungu said Government would soon start sending invitations to more foreign organisations to take part in election observer missions.

He said two delegations from COMESA and the European Union were already in the country with a planned meeting with the opposition UPND today as part of observing the 2021 national polls.

The Head of State reiterated his gratitude for the support that members of the diplomatic corps continued to render to him and the country at large.

President Lungu said this at State House in Lusaka today during a virtual meeting with diplomats accredited to Zambia.

Earlier, Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji said that the COVID pandemic had posed a challenge which led to the change in the way of doing things.

Time to retire UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema politically will be this year-GBM

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Time to retire UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema politically will be this year-GBM

Patriotic Front National Vice Chairperson for Mobilisation Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba has said that the time to retire UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema politically will be this year because the party is laying the ground for President Edgar Lungu to win the general elections.

Speaking in an interview today, Mr. Mwamba said that the ruling party mobilisation team is on the ground in order not to give any room for the opposition and that as it stands the soil is fertile for the Head of State and the party large will carry the day.

Mr. Mwamba said that a number of defections in various parts of the country are clear to show that the ruling party has gained support and that more are yet to join the party.

Mr Mwamba said that even such is happening, the mobilization will not have any time for pleasure but continue to bring people so that the party does not have any challenges come August 12 general elections.

“I want to tell the nation that this time around we are not going have mercy on Hakainde Hichilema, this time around we are retiring him politically. As party mobilisation team we are ensuring that more people whether in urban or rural parts of the country rally behind ECL who has shown true leadership,” he said Mr Mwamba, before adding: “President Lungu has gained more support than previous Presidents because of his style of leadership. He has spread development in all parts of the country even in areas where he did not gain more votes,”.

Mr Mwamba said that Mr Hichilema will feel the heat because people who campaigned for him are no more with him.

Meanwhile, Mr Mwamba has said that he is convinced that President Edgar Lungu has forgiven embattled National Democratic Congress leader Chishimba Kambwili who accused of being a drug dealer and urged Mr Kambwili not to think twice about re-rejoining the ruling party.

Mr Mwamba said that he is very sure President Lungu has accepted the apology because his a leader who does not hold grudges and knows that the apology rendered by Mr. Kambwili is genuine because of the wrongs he did.

“I am very confident that President Edgar Lungu has accepted that apology all heartedly. Kambwili’s apology is not a fluke, Kambwili knows that his home is PF and not UPND,” he said.

“UPND wanted just to use him. UPND also used me, they got what they wanted and almost got in power but thank God because the almighty knew that if they got in power the country could have been into flames,”.

Mr Mwamba said that Mr Kambwili did the right thing to apologize to the Head of State because the accusations were very wrong, adding that” “We all make mistakes and he has made mistakes before but if you don’t apologise then you do not admit your mistakes, so Kambwili has accepted his mistakes”.

Meanwhile Mr Mwamba advised Mr Kambwili to go back PF because everyone including the President will welcome him. and that will be embraced by the party members like they did to him and many other members who left the party.

GIZ donates to Kawambwa health facilities

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GIZ donates to Kawambwa health facilities

The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has donated anthropometric equipment and under five cards to health facilities in Kawambwa district, Luapula province.

The equipment is meant for growth monitoring promotion which is a core focus of Food and Nutrition Security Enhanced Resilience (FANSER) project in addressing malnutrition in the district.

Speaking during the handover of the items, Luapula Province GIZ – FANSER Regional Coordinator, Hendrik Hoffmann said the donation comes after an assessment carried out in the district of needed equipment.

ZANIS reports that Mr Hoffmann said the equipment is part of the consignment bought by GIZ for the six districts supported under FANSER project at a cost of 80, 000 Euros.

He has urged the recipient health centres in the district to put the equipment to good use.

And receiving the equipment, Kawambwa District Health Director, Chola Kaunda thanked GIZ for the timely donation and support in nutrition programmes.

Dr Kaunda said the district has an adverse effect of malnutrition which stands at 43.4 percent of chronic under nutrition levels.

Meanwhile, Luapula Provincial Health Office Biomedical Engineer, Simon Mhone noted that the equipment will contribute to the reduction of child morbidity and mortality in Kawambwa.

Movie Review : Coming 2 America

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Movie Review : Coming 2 America

Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York – where it all began.

PROS

  • It was awesome to see Eddie Murphy and the rest of the cast reprise their roles from the 1988 movie Coming to America.
  • Great costumes and set designs that brought the kingdom of Zamunda to life.

CONS

  • Those who have not watched the original movie may fail to understand the plot ,as it relies heavily on its predecessor .
  • The movie was filled with plot holes.
  • Too many unnecessary musical numbers.

FAVORITE QUOTES

Akeem: “Prepare the royal jet. We are going back to America!

Semmi: Oh, hell no, your Majesty!”

 

Semmi: “Behold! Prince Akeem in his natural element, cowering at the mercy of the women in his life.”

 

CONCLUSSION

Coming 2 America is basically just a way to pay homage to the classic original movie that was released 33 years ago. The sequel adds nothing to the original storyline, it is just a stroll down memory lane. The movie does not have the charm and witty comedy of the original. The attempts to rehash the old classic jokes will make you cringe. They feel forced, and are at times nearly word-for-word repetitions from the original movie.

Coming 2 America is best when it adds to what was built in the first movie, an example of that is the dynamic between Akeem and his oldest daughter. That relationship could have been explored more and should have been a bigger focal point in the movie.

Coming 2 America did not live up to the huge hype that surrounded its release. It has a nice nostalgic feel about it , but as a stand alone movie it fails miserably.

RATING 

2 out of 5

BY KAPA KAUMBA

Zambia remains on high alert for anticipated third wave of COVID-19

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Zambia remains on high alert for anticipated third wave of COVID-19

Zambia has for the first time in three months recorded less than 100 COVID 19 infections, Minister of Health, Jonas Chanda, has disclosed.

The minister described the development as a milestone as the country continues to record huge reduction in COVID 19 infections as it tackles the pandemic across the country.

In a press statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Dr Chanda announced that 86 new cases were detected out of 4,098 tests conducted, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases recorded to date to 86,535.

He said Copperbelt Province recorded 21 new cases, Luapula 18, Lusaka 17 Central 12, Eastern 8, Northwestern and Southern recorded 4 each, while Northern and Western Provinces recorded 1 each, and zero cases reported from Muchinga Province.

Dr Chanda said three new deaths were recorded across the country with two from Lusaka and one from Eastern provinces, bringing the cumulative Covid death toll to 1,182, with 651 deaths classified as Covid deaths and 531 as COVID-19 associated deaths.

The minister said 61 COVID 19 patients were discharged from both the Covid-19 isolation facilities and home management, taking the cumulative number of recoveries to 83,319.

“The country currently has 2,034 active cases, out of which 1,910 are under community management and 124 are admitted to COVID 19 isolation facilities, “Dr Chanda stated.

“Among patients admitted to isolation facilities, 90 are on Oxygen therapy and 26 are in critical condition,” he stressed.

He said the government places great importance on ensuring that the frontline health workforce remains adequately prepared and equipped to tackle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other disease burdens.

The minister said the country however, remains on high alert for the anticipated third wave of the Covid 19 pandemic and other disease burdens.

He said the government has invested heavily in essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), procurement of testing kits and reagents and human resource training and capacity building.

The minister stated that the government will not wane its surveillance as it commits to ensuring that schools remain a safe environment for learners and teachers.

He urged parents to continue reinforcing COVID 19 safety messages around correctly and consistently promote the use of face masks, hand hygiene, physical distancing, avoiding crowding and staying home.

Dr Chanda insisted that the general public needs to adhere to the public health guidance if the country is to maintain the gains made in halting community transmission of the coronavirus.

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